07 – 13 Monkeys

Deeby specifically told me that this is not 12 Monkeys 2. Probably because that would make this a sequel when it’s clearly a prequel. Or a midquel?

Here’s some stuff for this week:
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As we mentioned, La Jetée, a 1962 French short film, serves as the inspiration for 12 Monkeys. The director Chris Marker referred to it as a Photo Novel, due to its use of still photos. According to Terry Gilliam, he hadn’t seen the short before filming.

The Time Traveller’s Wife, the 2003 novel and 2009 film starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams also take inspiration from La Jetée, focusing more on the relationship.